Job Title: Construction Inspector

Location: Omaha Public Schools Service Center, 4041 North 72^nd St, 68134-4407

Reports To: Supervisor of Schoolhouse Planning

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 12 month exempt

Salary Schedule: 91E - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Purpose: Under general supervision from the Supervisor of Schoolhouse Planning, the Construction Inspector performs duties in inspecting school construction to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

Coordination and monitoring District performed remodeling, modifications and general construction work, along with remodeling and new construction designed by architectural and engineering professionals.

Submit requests to the District’s Facility Work Request System for coordination and support between District Departments.

Enter time, materials and comments along with other project related information into the District’s Facility Work Request System.

Participate in reviewing facility needs, establishing project objectives, preparing cost estimates, performing constructability reviews and developing bidding documents.

Perform reviews of Project documents to ensure designs are meeting the District’s design and construction guidelines and standards.

Conduct project field inspections, review of shop drawings, review and approval of invoices and change order documents.

Perform regular reviews of work being performed to ensure safe environments are provided for staff & students.

Work with other District departments to coordinate completion of projects.

Ability to maintain detailed work documentation, work independently and maintain flexibility to adjust to multiple projects and changing priorities.

Confers with and assists administration and/or project teams within to assure department initiatives are achieved.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Travel: Local travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Will frequently work in or around an active construction site.

Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.

Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Work in an office environment, school buildings and warehouse setting.

Interrelations:

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers, contractors, and vendors.

Will be working with limited direct supervision of the department supervisor.

Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.

Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.

Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.

Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.

All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related areas of Architecture/Engineering.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Management or related areas of Architecture/Engineering.

Working knowledge of commercial building design, construction methods, project estimating, budgeting, scheduling and building codes.

Ability to understand and interpret construction drawings and specifications including structural, mechanical, electrical and telecommunications systems.

Experience with project design, on site construction observations, inspections and record keeping.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of mobile devices, personal computers, Microsoft Office software and facility management software.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information and records.

Demonstrated ability to organize and handle multiple projects with attention to detail and prioritization.

Experience in supervising and scheduling the work of others.

Excellent communications skills both written and oral.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Ability to meet the Districts insurability requirements.

Skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with staff members in multicultural urban setting.

* NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a classified full-time exempt position. The terms of your employment will be governed by applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

The offer of employment is contingent upon:

Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.

A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.

Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).

Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).

Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. (531-299-0307)

The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at 531-299-0240.

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